Cascadia Cup 2013 - Sounders vs. Timbers

The sold-out match with over 67,000 in attendance marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC and a 1-0 victory over the Portland Timbers.

By By JORDAN STEAD

on August 25, 2013 11:53 PM

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Clint Dempsey, left, goes up for a shot on the Portland Timbers goal with a bicycle kick that nearly struck Alvas Powell, right, during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Clint Dempsey, left, goes up for a shot on the Portland Timbers goal with a bicycle kick that nearly struck Alvas Powell, right, during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at ... more

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Fans set off flares emitting colored smoke at a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Fans set off flares emitting colored smoke at a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match ... more

A massive crowd makes its way toward CenturyLink Field during a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

A massive crowd makes its way toward CenturyLink Field during a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, in Seattle. The sold-out match marked ... more

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Superfans gather at a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Superfans gather at a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first ... more

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Superfans gather at a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Superfans gather at a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first ... more

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Fans set off flares emitting colored smoke at a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Fans set off flares emitting colored smoke at a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match ... more

Superfans gather at a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Superfans gather at a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first ... more

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Superfans gather at a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Superfans gather at a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first ... more

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Fans watch a flag-waving march approach CenturyLink Field during a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Fans watch a flag-waving march approach CenturyLink Field during a Seattle Sounders rally before the Cascadia Cup match against the Portland Timbers Sunday, August 25, 2013, in Seattle. The sold-out match ... more

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Clint Dempsey warms up before the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC.

Clint Dempsey warms up before the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC.

Fans raise their scarves and flags in support before the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Fans raise their scarves and flags in support before the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game ... more

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Clint Dempsey gives a thumbs up to the crowd during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Clint Dempsey gives a thumbs up to the crowd during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game ... more

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A Sounders fan shows off a creative sign referencing The Oregon Trail computer game during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

A Sounders fan shows off a creative sign referencing The Oregon Trail computer game during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match ... more

Eddie Johnson, right, pulls down the pants of Pa Modou Kah, left, during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Eddie Johnson, right, pulls down the pants of Pa Modou Kah, left, during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint ... more

Clint Dempsey dribbles during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Clint Dempsey dribbles during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the ... more

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Eddie Johnson, center right, battles for ball control with Rodney Wallace, center left, during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Eddie Johnson, center right, battles for ball control with Rodney Wallace, center left, during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out ... more

A referee yells at Pa Modou Kah, left, following an aggressive play during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

A referee yells at Pa Modou Kah, left, following an aggressive play during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint ... more

Osvaldo Alonso, center, dribbles downfield during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Osvaldo Alonso, center, dribbles downfield during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as ... more

Lamar Neagle, right, blocks Timber offense during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Lamar Neagle, right, blocks Timber offense during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as ... more

Portland's Ryan Johnson, top, collides and sails over Sounders goalkeeper Michael Gspurning, bottom, during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Portland's Ryan Johnson, top, collides and sails over Sounders goalkeeper Michael Gspurning, bottom, during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The ... more

Sounders and Timbers compete for ball control during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Sounders and Timbers compete for ball control during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game ... more

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Clint Dempsey, right, is pushed away from ball during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Clint Dempsey, right, is pushed away from ball during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game ... more

Sounders and Timbers compete for ball control during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Sounders and Timbers compete for ball control during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game ... more

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Clint Dempsey dribbles toward the Timbers goal during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Clint Dempsey dribbles toward the Timbers goal during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game ... more

Sounders and Timbers tangle on the 15 yard line during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Sounders and Timbers tangle on the 15 yard line during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home ... more

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Clint Dempsey, top, narrowly clears stepping on Timbers goalkeeper, Donovan Ricketts, bottom, after a failed shot on goal during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Clint Dempsey, top, narrowly clears stepping on Timbers goalkeeper, Donovan Ricketts, bottom, after a failed shot on goal during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink ... more

Bran Evans, left, takes a shot toward the Timbers goal from the corner of the box during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Bran Evans, left, takes a shot toward the Timbers goal from the corner of the box during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match ... more

Clint Dempsey, center, weaves through Timbers defense during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Clint Dempsey, center, weaves through Timbers defense during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first ... more

Sounders and Timbers compete for ball control during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Sounders and Timbers compete for ball control during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game ... more

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Zach Scott, right, collides with a Timbers player while going up for a header during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Zach Scott, right, collides with a Timbers player while going up for a header during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked ... more

Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, center, gets his head grabbed by Sounders goalie Michael Gspurning, right, at a Timbers shot on goal during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, center, gets his head grabbed by Sounders goalie Michael Gspurning, right, at a Timbers shot on goal during the first half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink ... more

Ryan Johnson, right, reacts to a collision with a Seattle Sounders player during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Ryan Johnson, right, reacts to a collision with a Seattle Sounders player during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers ... more

Lamar Neagle, center, fights through Timbers defense during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Lamar Neagle, center, fights through Timbers defense during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out ... more

Eddie Johnson, center, makes the one and only goal of the game off a header during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Eddie Johnson, center, makes the one and only goal of the game off a header during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the ... more

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The stands react to Eddie Johnson's game-winning goal during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

The stands react to Eddie Johnson's game-winning goal during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out ... more

Eddie Johnson, left, shoots through the legs of Andrew Jean-Baptiste, right, during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Eddie Johnson, left, shoots through the legs of Andrew Jean-Baptiste, right, during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the ... more

Mauro Rosales, left, and Clint Dempsey, right, during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Mauro Rosales, left, and Clint Dempsey, right, during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match ... more

Clint Dempsey, left, pushes past Alvas Powell, center, during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Clint Dempsey, left, pushes past Alvas Powell, center, during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out ... more

Mauro Rosales, center, takes a shot on Timbers goal during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Mauro Rosales, center, takes a shot on Timbers goal during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out ... more

Clint Dempsey, center left, and Jack Jewsbury, left, chase after the ball during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Clint Dempsey, center left, and Jack Jewsbury, left, chase after the ball during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers ... more

Eddie Johnson, right, chases after Pa Modou Kah, of the Portland Timbers, after Kah kneed a downed Johnson during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Eddie Johnson, right, chases after Pa Modou Kah, of the Portland Timbers, after Kah kneed a downed Johnson during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in ... more

Eddie Johnson, center, reacts after Pa Modou Kah, of the Portland Timbers, kneed him when he was down during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Eddie Johnson, center, reacts after Pa Modou Kah, of the Portland Timbers, kneed him when he was down during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. ... more

Clint Dempsey, right, walks through mid-field during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Clint Dempsey, right, walks through mid-field during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match ... more

Sounders goalkeeper Michael Gspurning blocks a Timbers shot on goal during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Sounders goalkeeper Michael Gspurning blocks a Timbers shot on goal during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. ... more

Michael Harrington reacts after being hit by a Seattle Sounders player during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Michael Harrington reacts after being hit by a Seattle Sounders player during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers ... more

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Sounders and Timbers players go up for a header during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Sounders and Timbers players go up for a header during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match ... more

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Leo Gonzales, left, dribbles away from Timbers players during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Leo Gonzales, left, dribbles away from Timbers players during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out ... more

Fans and fire erupts following a Sounders win after the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Fans and fire erupts following a Sounders win after the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match ... more

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Sounders and Timbers players go up for a header during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Sounders and Timbers players go up for a header during the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match ... more

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Sounders celebrate their win over the Portland Timbers following the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Sounders celebrate their win over the Portland Timbers following the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a ... more

Fans celebrate a 1-0 Sounders win over the Portland Timbers following the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Fans celebrate a 1-0 Sounders win over the Portland Timbers following the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game ... more

Sounders celebrate their win over the Portland Timbers following the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Sounders celebrate their win over the Portland Timbers following the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a ... more

Fans celebrate a 1-0 Sounders win over the Portland Timbers following the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Fans celebrate a 1-0 Sounders win over the Portland Timbers following the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game ... more

One lucky fan celebrates after catching Clint Dempsey's jersey following the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

One lucky fan celebrates after catching Clint Dempsey's jersey following the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home ... more

Clint Dempsey, right, leaves the field after autographing scarves for fans following the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Timbers 1-0. The sold-out match marked Clint Dempsey's first home game as a member of the Seattle Sounders FC. less

Clint Dempsey, right, leaves the field after autographing scarves for fans following the second half of the Cascadia Cup match Sunday, August 25, 2013, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the ... more